Mira Sorvino has been "dreading" the death of her parents her whole life. The 54-year-old actress' father, actor Paul Sorvino, passed away last month at the age of 83, and Mira admitted her grief is still very raw.
She tweeted: "I miss you Dad! I have been dreading the death of my parents my whole life. Now in part it has come to pass. I have huge compassion for all who have lost parents.
It leaves you unmoored, thrusts you into a position you were unprepared for, without the counsel and love of those you valued most…" Mira - whose mother is Paul's ex-wife Lorraine Davis - received support from her famous friends, with 'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill writing: "Dear Mira- Your loss is shared by a world that was enriched by his talent impeccable artistry.
His legacy is immeasurable , like you, I will treasure his memory forever. " And Patricia Arquette wrote: "I know it’s a big loss.
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